Following Liverpool's victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, former Blues forward Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has claimed that Thiago Silva is 'better on the ball' than Virgil van Dijk. Speaking to Sky Sports, Hasselbaink shared a studio with former Liverpool players Jamie Carragher and Jamie Redknapp, who seemed appalled by his statements. Virgil van Dijk as well. "Silva, top class, Van Dijk, top class" - Hasselbaink sticks to his guns in debate over the Chelsea and Liverpool starsThiago Silva in action for ChelseaDespite protests from both Carragher and Redknapp, Hasselbaink was certain that Thiago Silva was better on the ball than Virgil van Dijk. I think sometimes when Van Dijk is under pressure he kicks it out, while Silva wouldn’t, he finds a solution....I love Virgil van Dijk, I know you’re a Liverpool fan....I’m a football fan and Silva, top class, Van Dijk, top class.

Source: Sky sports March 01, 2022 06:12 UTC